The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Many experienced and knowledgeable hunters often forget what it is like to be a beginner. A lesson they learned through experience in years past is now something they do by instinct, rather than forethought. Given that their knowledge is now ingrained into their subconscious, they can easily overlook the pieces of wisdom that would benefit newer hunters. While newer hunters “don’t know what they don’t know”, experienced hunters often know more than they may be able to communicate effectively. This gap between the experienced and the beginner is something we encouraged listeners of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to reflect on, and then share their “What I wish I knew when I started” lessons with us. Today, we share those lessons from you, the listeners... Search the Podcast Archive: exomtngear.com/podcast Become an Exo Insider: exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

On this Monday Minute episode, Mark & Steve answer listener questions that include... - How far away can elk "wind" you? - How to find and hire a packer to get your meat out of the backcountry? - What is a good pulley system to use for processing and hanging meat on solo hunts? - Should you use a rifle sling, and if so, how do you select the best one? - Do we have any experience with Intermittent Fasting, and do we feel it is a benefit to hunting? Resources mentioned in this show... - Exo Insider: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - The First Shot Counts (Bowhunting Practice Done Right): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/the-first-shot-counts - Pack-a-Pull Backcountry Pulley System: https://packapull.com/ - DIY Block and Tackle Setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSCNfts3wkE - Figure 9 Carabiners: https://amzn.to/3d7ecUj - Rifle Sling: https://amzn.to/3zDGqjj - Podcast with Nick Sabo: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/282 - Rifle Elk Hunt Recap Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/256

As backcountry hunters, we rely upon natural water sources for life-giving hydration on multi-day expeditions into remote locations. We all know we "should" filter these water sources, but sometimes we may drink straight from the source. This brings up some questions... How does water become contaminated in remote locations? What are the risks of drinking untreated water in wilderness locations? What are the different types of water treatment methods (filtration, chemicals, UV, etc), and are they all equally effective? We answer these questions, and MANY more, in this podcast episode with Dr. Vincent Hill. Vince is the Chief of the Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch for the CDC. In addition to this fantastic conversation, be sure to check out these resources from Dr. Hill... - https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/water-disinfection - https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(19)30116-4/fulltext Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Become

Mark & Steve help a listener think through choosing between an archery vs rifle elk hunt for this fall. They then answer questions on how to get and stay comfortable while sleeping on a backpack hunt, specifically for side-sleepers. They also discuss how to monitor wildfires for upcoming hunts, as well as how to adapt elk hunting strategies based on fires, and for very dry conditions in general. Wildfire Tracking: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Considering a solo elk hunt? Whether you enjoy hunting all on your own, or you just can't find a hunting partner, it is possible to be a successful solo elk hunter. It takes work. And a lot of it. In this episode, we are joined by two experienced solo elk hunters, Tyler Boschma and Nathan Jones. We discuss answers to YOUR questions about solo elk hunting, including... How to get started if you have limited hunting experience? How do you manage the fear or other mental challenges of being solo? What safety precautions should the solo hunter take? What elk hunting strategies should the solo hunter use? How should you set up and call elk when you're by yourself? What is the best way to break down an elk when you're all alone? How many trips does it take to pack out an elk by yourself? And much more... Nathan Jones joined us previously for our Expert Roundtable Series, which are episodes 181-185. Tyler Boschma has joined us on several previous episodes, including Episode 146 about hunting elk in wolf country.

Mark goes solo and answers listener questions on reloading, suppress, CrossFit training, and more. He covers chronographs for shooting and reloading, including the MagnetoSpeed and LabRadar. He outlines the simple process of load development for Hammer Bullets. He shares his experience with suppressor covers and if they are necessary. Then he talks about his experience with CrossFit and if he feels it is good training for hunting. Finally, he shares some of his story with elk hunting, writing, and Sole Adventure. Resources mentioned in this show: - LabRadar: https://mylabradar.com/ - Magneto Speed Mount from Wiser Precision https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/chrono-mount - Hammer Bullets Podcasts: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/227 and https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-89 - Rauch Precision Suppressor Cover: https://www.rauchprecision.com/suppressor-wraps - Free Training Plan: https://exomtngear.com/train Browse & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: po

Justin Crossley joins us to talk about his scouting strategy for out-of-state hunts. We talk about e-scouting, how to plan a scouting trip to a new area, how to make the best use of time, glassing strategies, and much more. No matter what species you're hunting, and if you are scouting digitally or with boots on the ground, you will certainly learn something from this episode. Connect with Justin... - https://www.rokslide.com/author/justin/ - https://www.instagram.com/crossley0102/ View and Search all Episodes: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Steve and Mark talk about events happening this summer that you don't want to miss. Why you may miss the bullseye when shooting your bow with a pack on. How to properly load your pack for pre-season summer training. The pros and cons of using the pack's meat shelf for extra gear and food storage on backpack hunts. And a potential cure for sweaty feet and blisters. Resources shared in this show: - NW Mtn Challenge: https://nwmountainchallenge.com/ - Full Draw Film Tour: https://www.fulldrawfilmtour.com/ - Foot Antiperspirant: https://amzn.to/3pSvOXx Share your question for a future Monday Minute show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search or browse all podcast episodes: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Backcountry hunting is a pursuit that goes against our "progressively sheltered, sterile, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged, and safety-netted lives." Tune in to hear about the dangers of comfort, how hunting can be the antithesis to constant comfort, and what science says is wrong with our modern, comfortable, first-world lives. Our guest is Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis. Purchase The Comfort Crisis: https://amzn.to/3i67Mbd Connect with Michael: https://eastermichael.com/ More Podcasts: https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

New Podcast Archive! Easily find previous episodes of the show by visiting https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast and browsing shows by category or searching by keyword. We also announce the winners of the May giveaway, discuss the recent Exo Bear Camp, geek-out on optics, and much more... Gear mentioned on this episode: - https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-10x42-el-range-ta-binocular - https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/us/hunting/binoculars/victory-rf/victory-rf-10x42.html - https://www.sigsauer.com/zulu9-15x56-mm-hdx.html - https://www.sigsauer.com/zulu6-16x42-mm.html - https://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Cinch-LR-Polymer-Molded - https://www.firstlite.com/products/corrugate-foundry-pant Contact us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors joins us to chat about a 6-week Alaskan adventure he has planned for this coming fall, what's new from Argali Outdoors in 2021, and much more. Brad's upcoming hunt in Alaska will include Sitka Blacktail, Caribou, and Moose — all with his bow. Learn why he put this trip together, the logistical challenges he's facing, and much more. Argali Outdoors: https://argalioutdoors.com/ Brad's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/058 All Podcast Episodes: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

What does the science say about the physical demands of backcountry hunting? Dr. Robert Coker has studied, analyzed, and published his findings on this question and related topics. Join this conversation with Dr. Coker to learn more about the research and how his findings can help you as a hunter. "The Energy Requirements and Metabolic Benefits of Wilderness Hunting in Alaska" — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6236107/ More of Dr. Coker's Published Research — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dksqDwIAAAAJ MAY 2021 GIVEAWAY... Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing the show on Instagram and tagging @HuntBackcountry, or emailing us with your hunting question or topic suggestion to podcast@exomtngear.com. Any and all of those actions will earn you a chance to win a $250 gift card from Exo Mtn Gear... https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve and Mark share some good news — both about future hunts, as well as the future (and history) of the podcast. They also chat trough some listener questions about solo elk hunting, packing-out elk, camp strategies for backcountry hunts, and more. MAY 2021 GIVEAWAY... Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing the show on Instagram and tagging @HuntBackcountry, or emailing us with your hunting question or topic suggestion to podcast@exomtngear.com. Any and all of those actions will earn you a chance to win a $250 gift card from Exo Mtn Gear... exomtngear.com/ Resources Mentioned: - Episode 176 | Solo Elk Hunting Success - Episode 217 | Elk Hunting Camp Styles — Base, Spike, or Bivy - https://www.rocketcitychiropractic.com/10-piriformis-stretches-to-get-rid-of-sciatica-hip-and-lower-back-pain https://exomtngear.com/

As hunters move forward with new equipment, technologies, opportunities, and challenges, it is helpful to look back. As we think about our hunting today, it is helpful to think about the hunting opportunities of tomorrow, and for the next generation. These ideas are just some of the underlying current to our conversation with our guest on this episode, Matt Starley of Rogue Wild Productions (https://www.instagram.com/roguewild/). We talk about having 3-generations on the same hunt, the value of documenting hunts, Matt's transition to traditional archery, some of the challenges and changes in hunting opportunities, and much more. Rogue Wild Film: https://youtu.be/r4YkTAlDrdI MAY 2021 GIVEAWAY... Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing the show on Instagram and tagging @HuntBackcountry, or emailing us with your hunting question or topic suggestion to podcast@exomtngear.com. Any and all of those actions will earn you a chance to win a $250 gift card from Exo Mtn Gear... https://exomtngear.com/

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions about the role of softshell jackets (the "minivan of hunting apparel"), how to find primers and other reloading components or ammunition in the current market, and also discuss a few follow-up questions about bow sights after last week's Monday Minute episode on the topic. The Reloading Discord: https://discord.com/invite/reloading (More info/instructions: https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/natchez-huge-primer-dump.200208/page-2) MAY 2021 GIVEAWAY... Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing the show on Instagram and tagging @HuntBackcountry, or emailing us with your hunting question or topic suggestion to podcast@exomtngear.com. Any and all of those actions will earn you a chance to win a $250 gift card from Exo Mtn Gear... exomtngear.com/

Nick Sabo (https://www.instagram.com/nsabo380/) is a veteran, firefighter, and well-rounded hunter and shooter. We speak with Nick about a variety of topics, including what he learned from an old-time hunter in Alaska, how he hunts big Mule Deer bucks in the Dakotas, how he shoots effectively in the wind, and much more. MAY 2021 GIVEAWAY... Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing the show on Instagram and tagging @HuntBackcountry, or emailing us with your hunting question or topic suggestion to podcast@exomtngear.com. Any and all of those actions will earn you a chance to win a $250 gift card from Exo Mtn Gear... https://exomtngear.com/

We're back with a Monday Minute episode, including a bonus behind-the-scenes segment with Jake. We then dive into listener questions about tent stoves, shelter choices, bow sight setup, and more. Share your question: podcast@exomtngear.com Heather Kelly's Founder Speaker Series: https://founderspeakerseries.mykajabi.com/sales-page https://exomtngear.com/

From hunting turkeys in the South, to hunting big muleys in the Dakotas, to hunting the vast wilderness of Alaska, our guest on the latest Hunt Backcountry Podcast, David (https://www.instagram.com/mustache_memoirs/), has some stories and lessons to share. We love learning from everyday, hard-working hunters that have a variety of experiences to share. If you feel the same way, you'll love this episode! In addition to some great hunting stories and gear chat, we talk about how failure is an important and necessary step towards true success. And much more! MAY 2021 GIVEAWAY... Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing the show on Instagram and tagging @HuntBackcountry, or emailing us with your hunting question or topic suggestion to podcast@exomtngear.com. Any and all of those actions will earn you a chance to win a $250 gift card from Exo Mtn Gear... https://exomtngear.com/

In this episode, we continue the recap of our "Death Hike" adventure in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness. We interview six participants from the hike to hear more about their unique experience on the trip, what they learned, how the tripped helped them as hunters, as more. - BRYAN (https://www.instagram.com/comtnhunter/) - DIONI (https://www.instagram.com/wild_idaho/) - AJ (https://www.instagram.com/208archery/) - JAKE (https://www.instagram.com/jake.havlicek/) - ANTHONY (https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoberti/) - JUSTIN (https://www.instagram.com/jdk4387/) Have a question?... podcast@exomtngear.com https://exomtngear.com/

We are back from our "Death Hike" adventure in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness. In this episode, Steve and Mark recap the trip — telling some stories, sharing lessons-learned, and much more. Have a question?... podcast@exomtngear.com https://exomtngear.com/